**I realized that because of the timing of this post, it's completely unclear how the heck someone could be at the beach (seeing as it's a wintry hellhole out there right now). The explanation? I'm a SoCal native. (Cue eyes rolling) This story is coming at you from last week, when I was home in the 87-degree w...

"WOULD YOU STOP SCREAMING AT THE WINDOW?! WE GET IT, IT'S SNOWING."
I sat down, obviously scandalized by this latest update from the voices in my head. I mean, c'mon!! It's snow. The Southern California boy that I am is panicking, crying internally, and attempting to resist the urge to run outside with mou...

The diligent Pioneer editors and PAs are back after giving thanks with their families and loved ones and have turned their collective attention to putting together Issue 12, our second-to-last issue of the semester. This is certainly a bittersweet moment, as it means I only have one more of these live...

I cannot believe we're already to Issue 11. Today's production night is much like any other. While the newspaper includes new stories every week that refresh the paper's content, there is a certain monotony to the weekly routine we all continually experience. I'm in a reflective mood this week with our...

Though shorter than usual, Sunday’s Senate had no shortage of productive decisions. During updates, Finance Chair Anya Tudisco raised concerns about the budget deficit due to under enrollment at Whitman this year. Nominations Chair AnnaMarie McCorvie encouraged upperclassmen to apply for the currently inco...

As the song “Cupid Shuffle” faded out, ASWC representatives gathered for the year’s second Senate.
During Senate updates, ASWC’s committees continued to prove their productivity and commitment. Anya Tudisco, chair of the Finance Committee, solicited advice on the use of ASWC’s Savin...

Whether they focus on a specific issue or address a broad range of ideas, Whitman’s Town Hall meetings have proven promising for community growth. These ASWC-hosted events facilitate discussion about the student body’s concerns. On October 20, Student Affairs Committee Chair Arthur Shemitz led the fi...

Hello and welcome to the 10th installment of the Pioneer's live blog on Production Night. This is a special edition of the Pio because it's our 10th edition this year! We're very excited about some of the content in this issue so make sure to look out for it tomorrow on newsstands at noon.
-MPS
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Fresh off an exhilarating trip to Austin, the Pio Staff returns to the office to lay out and finalize Issue 9. Stay tuned for updates about the snacks, funny things I hear, and also a tiny bit about writing, editing, laying out, etc.
-MPS
4:44 PM: Popsicles. This will be a nice evening.
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Wow Pio Community! Sorry to surprise you all tonight but we've moved production night up a day so that we still have the help of all our important staff members who are leaving tomorrow for the ACP Conference. While they're in Austin, TX, we'll all be able to enjoy the fruits of the labor that's happening...

Last Sunday, the ASWC Senate entered its first meeting of the 2015-16 school year to the tune of Bruno Mars’ “Uptown Funk.” As the music faded out, the formal dress code and prompt start reestablished the importance of the occasion.
To begin, the Executive Council presented a variety of ongoing initiati...